HUS172 Counseling Techniques with Substance Abuse
This course helps students develop counseling techniques and strategies to work with people who have problems resulting from substance abuse and dependence. Diagnosis, assessment, treatment planning, treatment philosophies, levels of care/services, and intervention strategies will be covered thoroughly. Emphasis will be placed on helping clients maintain recovery and prevent or cope with relapse. Treating dually diagnosed clients will also be discussed. A minimum grade of C- must be earned in this course.
Prerequisite
Reading proficiency and Writing proficiency or
RWR090 Reading Writing and Reasoning Minimum Grade of: C or
ESL110 ESL Transitional Writing Minimum Grade of: C or
ENG101 English Composition I or higher Minimum Grade of: C
Attributes
Free Elective
Reading Content Course
Major Restrictions
Human Services, Associate in Science
Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate
Community Support Human Services Practitioner Certificate